Private Equity combines Market Expertise with Experience

As an experienced private equity investor, we have a long-established industry network and excellent relationships to access-restricted funds.

Our global investment strategy focuses on private equity single-fund investments in the areas of buyout and buyout-growth, complemented by selective co-investments. Our range of responsibilities includes the implementation of strategic planning and investment advisory, taking into account individual investor requirements, market screening, sourcing, due diligence as well as the monitoring of the committed funds.

Private Equity in Focus

We combine a global perspective with local expertise. Backed by deep market knowledge, we invest in private equity for the long run.

Which investment strategies are pursued in the private equity sector?

We focus on private equity single fund investments and primarily pursue the activities buyout and buyout-growth. These are complemented by selective co-investments. Since 1998, we have built extensive experience in the private equity asset class within the framework of investment for the Versicherungskammer Group.

How is the private equity portfolio geographically structured?

We have investments in over 100 single funds and pursue a global investment strategy with a clear focus on the USA and Europe.

What characterizes the working method in fund selection?

Our investment process includes global market screening, targeted sourcing as well as thorough due diligence of the potential opportunities. Thanks to our extensive industry network, we maintain excellent relationships also to access-restricted funds. The focus is on sustainable performance, differentiated value creation strategies, team stability, as well as transparent governance and effective risk management.

How does our private equity team consider the ESG initiative?

With our market expertise, we support the ESG and NZAOA initiatives that were implemented in-house. As signatories of the WIN initiative, we are committed to strengthening growth and innovation capital. Sustainability is an integral component of our investment strategy.

Insights from the team

This is how our private equity team works:

Christian Winkler

Head of Private Equity

“Private equity is an essential component of our capital investment strategy, which allows us to invest in non-listed companies worldwide. Through our active approach and operational excellence, a sustainable value creation of the overall portfolio is achieved even in uncertain times.”

Anette Görgner

Senior Portfolio Manager

“We have been investing in private equity since 1998. Our experienced and cohesive team has developed deep expertise in this asset class and benefits from a broad network.”

Sören Struß

Portfolio Manager

“Private equity growth investments allow us to invest in companies with an innovative character, a targeted expansion strategy, and sound risk management.”